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Hurghada started out as a small fishing village and has developed into the Red Sea Riviera's most popular resort combining sun, sea and sand with a lively nightlife. It is split into three areas along the 20 kilometre-stretch of beach: Ad-Dahar, the main area, Sigala and New Hurghada.
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Quick Facts
- Currency:
- Egyptian pound
- Language:
- Arabic, some English at resorts
- Flight time:
- 4 hours, 15 minutes
- GMT:
- + 2 hours
- Weather:
- In summer, temperatures average April to August 35-38C (95-100F), while from September to March averages range from 15 to 20C (59-68F)
- Dialling code:
- 00 20
- Electricity:
- 220V, 50Hz. Plugs have two round pins like continental Europe
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